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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.63, 917.53 and 178.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.63, 917.53 and 178.73 is: 268.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.63 : 917.53 = 178.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.63/917.53 = 178.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.63x = 917.53 × 178.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.63x = 163,990.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,990.14/611.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.12

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